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Ham and Eggs au Gratin
By CandyH
1.Cover the eggs in water, bring to a boil, turn off the heat, cover and let sit for 7 minutes before transferring ...
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- salt, pepper and cayenne to taste
- 12 ounces ham, sliced thick
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
- 2 teaspoons butter, melted
- paprika or cayenne to taste (optional)
Strawberry Cheesecake Napoleons
By CandyH
I love these impressive, easy desserts!
- 1/2 box (1 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream
- 8 oz strawberries, halved (or other berries)
- 1/2 cup Fisher's Sliced Almonds (nuts are ALWAYS better toasted)
- 1/4 milk chocolate, melted
- powdered sugar, optional
Creamy BLT Coleslaw
By CandyH
Imagine a delicious BLT—it's got juicy, ripe tomato; crisp, clean lettuce; savory bacon; and of course, rich mayo...
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 5 cups green and/or red cabbage or packaged brocoli slaw, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
- 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert
By CandyH
Crush 16 cookies; toss with the butter
- 20 chocolate cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
- 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 15 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
Baked Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes
By CandyH
Serve with baked chicken or fish or enjoy as a meatless entrée
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, chilled and cut into pieces
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 fresh basil leaves, chopped
White Chocolate Key Lime Pie
By CandyH
Combine cream and white chocolate morsels in a medium saucepan over low heat
- My Chocolate Crust:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 (11-ounce) package white chocolate morsels {used Ghiradelli)
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 1/3 cup fresh Key lime or lime juice (used regular limes)
- 1 (9-inch) ready-made graham cracker crust or your favorite prepared recipe
- Garnish: lime slices
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate graham crackers crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Buffalo Chicken Mini Bites
By CandyH
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 8 8 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1 package 1 oz package ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 c dairy sour cream
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 c cooked chicken breast, finely diced
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 c celery, finely diced
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 30 30 30 mini fillo shells (2 packages)
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 c buffalo wing sauce
- 1 1 1 spring onion, sliced
One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake
By CandyH
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 pound fettuccine (use your favorite gluten free brand if needed)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup chunky basil pesto (or store bought)
- 1-2 (8 ounce) jars of your favorite pasta sauce
- 1/3 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained
- 8 ounces sheep's milk feta cheese, crumbled (may sub regular feta, but the sheep's milk is creamier)
- 6 ounces fontina cheese, finely diced or shredded
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- salt + pepper
- 6 ounces (or more) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- fresh basil, for serving
- tom-tom (grape/cherry) tomatoes, halved, for serving
Honey Pecan Triangles
By CandyH
I've made these pecan triangles for years and they are always a bit hit
- TOPPING:
- 2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1-1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour (I like unbleached but AP flour works fine)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 cups chopped pecans
Spicy Shrimp Noodle Bowl
By CandyH
1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain
- 1 (8.2-oz.) package teriyaki-flavored Asian-style noodles
- 2 (14.5-oz.) cans chicken broth
- 1 pound peeled and deveined, medium-size raw shrimp (3 1/40 count)
- 1/4 cup spicy Szechuan sauce
- 2 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 1 cup fresh snow peas, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced